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Reviewed yesterday

Birthday treat

We stayed here on our grand trip around New Zealand as a birthday treat.
The staff were helpful and polite. The room was truly wonderful.
The hotel is well situated. The WiFi is great and there is... more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Glam makeover breathes life into what once was a pedestrian motel

Although the original bones of this former motor lodge still peek through the surface, its stylish decor, good service, and excellent food now give it serious boutique hotel cred. The Regent could... more

Lovey place to stay, service was absolutely wonderful, room was perfect, had a room with its own hot pool and it was brilliant breakfast was yum and on time both mornings and delivered with a great... more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Wonderful stay

Motel itself is very close to Rotorua's main attraction Te Puia (about 10 minutes walk) and around the corner from Ciabatta Cafe and Bakery - amazing bakery (they close early though, so check for... more

Like side road motel in the state this lodge is a good solution if you are on short budget and have a car.
It is a two floor motel with free parking and free WiFi. The room has an equiprd kitchen so... more

Reviewed 1 February 2018

Excellent helpful people, a good experience

We had some special needs and our requests were helpfully and accurately met, we were not disappointed. Property was clean, fairly well equipped and very comfortable, manager and staff exceptional... more

We stayed three nights and enjoyed our stay, a comfortable spacious room overlooking a beautiful stream and garden. We even spied a trout in the stream, and the ducks were enjoying themselves too... more

Reviewed 6 days ago

Surprisingly good stop

We had a room backing onto the trout stream with a hot tub on the balcony. That was a real pleasure after a long day. The room was basic but perfectly comfortable and well equipped. We ate dinner in... more

Large apartment with comfortable beds, private spa pool, kitchenette & toiletries. Nicely decorated and easily accessed off main road - but very little road noise in rooms! Close to supermarkets... more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Amazing hospitality!

We loved RotoVegas Motel. Shelly and Tim certainly went out of there way for us as we booked for 1 night but ended up staying for 3 (we would have stayed another night but they were fully booked... more

The room is well equipped and kitchinett was useful
Enough for one night stay.
Had a small private garden and we were refreshed.
The owner gave us useful information to stay in Rotorua.
The... more

Reviewed 6 days ago

Good location, nice place

Claen and tidy for price. Big rooms, quiet in back units, close to everything. Shower bit scary. Spa a big plus. Staff helpful and friendly. Was happy to help out if needed. Definitely recommend the... more

Great service , very clean rooms , great beds , linen is sooooo clean everytime I stay there. And the hosts and the staff - 10/10. The breakfast is always punctual and delivered with a smile. Least... more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Last minute

We decided to do a long weekend at short notice. Got the best help when we rang and got the last room. It was a studio which we thought would be disappointing but it was perfect for our three day... more

We booked this hotel the same day as it was raining too much and we had to cancel our camping. Got discount to book directly.
The host is awesome - gave us all local suggestions, things to do... more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Holiday stay

An excellent place to stay. Clean, friendly, great pool, and all at a good price. Would stay again and have no problem recommending to others, just accept that it is a little old but the great value... more

If you want location, reasonable rates, free wifi, accomodating staff,comfortable beds,heated swimming pool and a relaxing atmosphere then Aura is the place for you.
It is not top of the line,or... more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Angela

I can’t say enough great things about the Aura it is so close to everything you can walk everywhere. Our overseas guests were amazed at the welcoming and friendly service and staff. The team... more

We have been travelling around the North Island, and we have been to NZ before, and this is hands down, the most comfortable place we have stayed in.
The standard of Quest Rotorua is simply... more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Friendly, local knowledge, spotless

I totally love this place. The apartments are super roomy. Housekeepers are obviously meticulous as the room and entire hotel is beautifully clean and there is obvious attention to details. The... more

We were in Rotorua for just a short trip and it was nice to have a large room to call home. The room was able to fit two full size and one twin size. We still had a ton of space to move around. The... more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Conference

Spent two days here at a conference. The conference facilities were excellent with the exception of natural light! It made me feel tired and the blue light in the room didn’t help. My hotel room was... more

Very helpful staff, the room was very clean and the kitchen had everything you might need.
The beds were comfortable, we booked a room with bath tub which was easy and nice to use also with cold... more

Reviewed 17 January 2018

Pretty good+

Actually I may be a bit harsh saying pretty good. The spa (yes spa not just spa bath) sets this place apart. Very clean and tidy, decent facilities, perhaps a little dated but that is reflected in... more

Clean and tidy, the private spa area was great, the murals could be replaced but overall it was a great stay.
I slept well and the manager was very helpful and polite.
It could be seen as rough... more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Highly recommend.

Very clean and the room are spacious. There were four pillows on the bed and two spares in the wardrobe.
Our room had an iron and ironing board.
Complementary snacks were provided.
The information... more

It's average property. Not really clean toielt was clean though. Need a professional staff on front desk but you can't expect much for the amount you paying. So overall average property for average... more

Reviewed 11 January 2018

ok accomodation

we stayed in this hotel for one night on our way around the New Zealand. room was ok and we even had our own spa (which we didn't use). the room was a bit outdated, but functioning. the personnel was... more

Friendly staff made parking, settling in and getting business done a breeze. A spacious quiet room with air conditioning helped good sleep. Views across the city and harbour were nice in a... more

Reviewed 4 days ago

Second stay

From check in to check out, and all the bits in between (which included room service) I could not fault this hotel.
As mentioned above, this was our second stay here, which was just as good as the... more

The hotel room was surprisingly large with 2 massive double beds which were very comfortable ensuite bathroom was also big with a jacuzzi bath there is also a kitchenette if you wish to cook there... more

Reviewed 13 December 2017

Great Value

I gave 4 stars instead of 5 due to the value in price. Room is spacious but dated. Front desk staff nice and helpful. WIFI was good. Small rose garden across street which was nice. This property... more

We needed accomodation urgently at very short notice for a funeral. Maureen was fully booked but opened up her conference rooms for us setting up lots of roll away beds for us. The staff were all so... more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Nice touring base

We stayed at this hotel for one night, but it would make a good base for touring the area. We had a friendly welcome at reception and the room, which was on the first floor, was clean and... more

Stayed 3 nights . Nice property, good location on Fenton Street which is like the High st , very helpful front desk staff. Cant reccomend enough. Guess the price could have been cheaper but you cant... more

Reviewed 6 days ago

Excellent motel!

I don’t give 5 stars often, but I’m rating a motel here and, for a motel, I can’t think of a single negative. The owners were friendly, helpful and have pretty much thought of everything. Our room... more

good find this place. Nice large unit, very clean, good sized bed. Yes it is an old building but we didn't let that put us off. couple at desk helpful and pleasant. On 2nd floor had a nice balcony... more

Reviewed 11 January 2018

Excellent

Very nice hotel, good position, quiet, excellent facilities. Value for money. Run by a very nice couple. Close to everything, coffee, food, beaches, Mt Maunganui. Will stay here again if we get... more

We stayed here for a few nights during our honeymoon trip around the north island. A lovely hotel, with great rooms and a restaurant that serves absolutely delicious food.
We arrived late, about... more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Premium accommodation and food

I've stayed here twice, once back in 2010 and again in 2017. Both times I had a great experience. The venue is fantastic, right on the waterfront, and the facilities are great with spa/sauna/massage... more

We had a fantastic stay at the Baywatch Motel. The staff were friendly. Our room was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The aircon was great - essential in the summer heat! It's well located to... more

Reviewed 23 January 2018

Best Motel on the Mount

We stayed here while I was competing in the Port of Tauranga Half Ironman. We needed to stay at a place that was comfortable, hassle free, convenient to the beach and friendly. This place ticked all... more

Huaband and I stayed for 1 night. Nice tidy, clean, good size unit. We had a 1 bedroom unit. Easy to find. Found the owners friendly. Would highly recommend staying here, as we would be staying... more

Reviewed 18 November 2017

Comfortable and friendly

Hosts were so friendly and welcoming. Rooms are very quiet despite being on main road, which is very central to everywhere.
Kitchenette facilities were really clean and well appointed, nice to be... more

Only 10 mins walk to the center while still quiet. Breakfast was nice and the only hotel in town that offers brekky at such a great room rate. Rooms are nice with kitchenette and sink. Great stay and... more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

great location, great property

we enjoyed our stay at this property. The host was very helpful, and the rooms were large, clean and comfortable. Walking distance from shopping, restaurants, parks and more! the included... more

We booked here for 1 night on a reccommendation from the tourist office after a crappy night in a backpackers. It was lovely. Checked in early, had a large comfoy bed, a large clean room with a... more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Fantastic and Friendly

For travellers, this place is perfect! The rooms have what they need, the bathroom is clean, plenty of cutlery, plates and cups. A tv, computer and unlimited wifi. The staff are amazing! Very very... more

We were here at a busy time of the year just after new year so were lucky to get in. We rang ahead in the afternoon and there were a lot of people turning up in the evening who were getting turned... more

Reviewed 6 February 2018

Great base for exploring the area

Spent three night in a tent here. Nice and quiet, close to the city and lake. Very clean facilities and well looked after. Playground, swimming pool and digging for hot water on the lake front were a... more

Clean, spacious units. Airconditioning which was really appreciated the night we stayed. Fantastic shower pressure. The rooms are quiet no have great air flow. We enjoyed our stay. An easy... more

Reviewed 5 days ago

Perfect

My partner and I go away just to escape life here and there so we stayed overnight and we both wished we could've stayed longer. The pool was great, we had a bit of a late night swim which was a bit... more

We really enjoyed our stay, here. Although breakfast is not included, we had a kitchenette to boil water or make coffee. The rooms are spacious and there is a great tub to soak. The host is very... more

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Amazing one night stay

The rooms are clean with a jacuzzi. The host was super friendly. Everything good. We wanted towels for sometime for the spa outside after our checkout and he willingly gave us. Very hospitable. Would... more

While the motel unit is a bit dated, it's well look after and spotlessly clean. We found it perfect for our couple of nights in Mount Maunganui. Handy with a supermarket across the road. Five minutes... more

Reviewed 7 September 2017

Better than expected

My partner and I stayed here for a couple of nights after we had flooding in our house and was impressed with the place. It's an older style motel but very well maintained and in good condition... more

Lovely older motel. A little dated perhaps, but comfortable and clean, and the service was awesome. I has a room a distance from reception that had a wee porch out the front and a lovely patio out... more

Reviewed 9 November 2017

Family Weekend Away

After a disaster at another Rotorua Motel Jason was amazing. Super friendly and helpful and offered for us to view the room prior to taking it to ensure it was ok along with allowing an early check... more

The Malfroy Lodge was a great base to explore Rotorua from. The owners took time to explain facilities and things in the area. The room was comfortable and clean. Was a nice to have the spa pools to... more

Reviewed 17 January 2018

Friendly and well equipped accommodation - just needs air-conditioning

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights and the motor lodge was very comfortable. When we arrived we were shown the facilities in a very informative and friendly way. The room had a well equipped... more

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51 Malfroy Road | Victoria, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand

Amenities

Free Wifi

Free Parking

Pool

Spa

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